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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of s.h.a.p.e.s Brow Bar vs Blo Blow Dry Bar including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $63,150 - $83,100 | $229,000 - $347,500 |
Franchise Fee | $24,500 - $28,500 | $39,000 |
Royalty Fee | 8% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | 2-3% | - |
Year Founded | - | 2007 |
Year Franchised | - | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | 3-5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 3-5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | The ideal Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise Partner:
• is passionate about delighting customers • has great people skills • has a strong work ethic, a commitment to follow proven systems, and basic business skills • is actively engaged in driving their business • is comfortable building partnerships and representing blo in the community • possesses an entrepreneurial sprit and is determined to the success of their small business • has a net worth of at least $350,000 |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
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Training & Support |
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Training | A structured training program is provided which includes classroom and onsite training. | Our comprehensive training and coaching programs cover the entire spectrum of your business: site selection & lease negotiation, recruiting & training, marketing & PR, day-to-day operations, and the best blow drying techniques. |
Support | A comprehensive support system is in place to guide you from site selection, facility layout and design, hiring, training and marketing to the day to day operations of your beauty bar using technology and support of top management and area representatives. | Blo’s head office team is passionately dedicated to your success. Our expert staff are here to support you from the minute you sign on as a Franchise Partner, through your grand opening, and on a daily basis. |
Marketing | ♣ Use of Shapes Brow Bar name, logos and trademarks. ♣ Use of our custom software application to assist you in running an efficient business. ♣ Access to proprietary and proven systems and techniques designed to make business ownership simple and efficient. ♣ Pre-negotiated and discounted vendor rates offered exclusively to Shapes Franchisees. ♣ A well managed website that will promote your location that will post your address, phone number, hours of operation and give directions to and from your clinic. ♣ A Research and Development team working hard to stay ahead of industry trends. | Blo’s marketing team is here to guide you on all aspects of marketing and PR, including social media and event planning, and to provide the promotional tools you need to succeed. Consider us your in-house marketing department. We also design any marketing materials you require including signage, business cards, flyers and coupons, advertisements and event invitations. |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |